Tamburlaine Preservative Free Shiraz 2025: Tasting Notes

WINE STYLE → Juicy, peppery & smooth

This preservative free Shiraz is all about bright, juicy fruit with a confident spice lift—comforting, but not heavy. Expect blackberry and plum, a peppery edge, and a little cocoa-like savouriness that makes it feel properly “red wine” without getting too oaky. The palate is medium-full, dry and vibrant, with smooth, rounded tannins and a clean finish. And yes: it’s preservative free, made with no added sulphur dioxide.

Highlights

• Preservative free (no added sulphur dioxide)
• Certified organic and vegan-suitable
• Blackberry and plum with peppery spice
• Medium-full, dry and smooth with rounded tannins

Taste Profile

Tasting Notes

Blackberry and plum lead, with a peppery lift and a faint cocoa-like savoury note. The palate is medium-full and dry with smooth, rounded tannins, finishing clean and vibrant.

Winemaking

Made without added sulphur dioxide, with careful handling to keep the fruit bright and the palate clean. The style leans fruit-forward with gentle spice—more “juicy and smooth” than “big and oaky”—so it’s easy to drink and easy to pair.

Vineyard & Vintage

From certified organic fruit selected for vibrancy and balance. The aim is a Shiraz that’s generous in flavour but still feels fresh and tidy on the finish.

Why We Love It

Because it delivers that classic Shiraz satisfaction—dark fruit and pepper—without feeling heavy. The preservative free style keeps it tasting extra clean and bright, which makes it surprisingly versatile with food.

Food Pairing

Go for smoky, savoury and tomato-based dishes: BBQ meats, sausages, pizza, pasta ragu, and roast veg. It’s also a brilliant Cheese Board Match with cheddar, aged gouda or a pepper-crusted hard cheese.

Try matching this wine with →

• BBQ sausages — Find a Recipe
• Beef ragu — Find a Recipe
• Sausage pasta — Find a Recipe

Mood or occasion to match this wine…

When you want a red that feels cosy and satisfying—without the heaviness.

Cellaring

Drink now for juicy fruit and fresh spice, or cellar for 2–5 years for more savoury depth.

Producer

Tamburlaine has been making wine since 1966 and began converting vineyards to organic production in 1998. They’re one of Australia’s best-known certified organic producers, and their preservative free range is crafted for clean, vibrant drinking without added sulphur dioxide.

Related Wines To Try →

More smooth, savoury reds (including a great pick from another producer):

• Same producer, organic (standard) Shiraz — Tamburlaine Organic Grapevine Shiraz
• Preservative-free, medium-bodied Cab Merlot blend — Tamburlaine No Added Preservative Cabernet Merlot 2025
• Organic, preservative-free McLaren Vale red — Temple Bruer Preservative Free Shiraz

FAQ

What does Tamburlaine Preservative Free Shiraz taste like?

Juicy blackberry and plum with peppery spice and a hint of cocoa. It’s medium-full, dry and smooth with rounded tannins and a clean finish.

Is this wine preservative free?

Yes—this wine is preservative free, with no added sulphur dioxide.

What does “preservative free” mean in wine?

It means no sulphur dioxide has been added during winemaking. (Wine can still contain naturally occurring sulphites.) Many people find these wines taste extra clean and fruit-forward.

Is it organic and vegan?

Yes—certified organic and vegan-suitable.

Is it a big, heavy Shiraz?

No—this is medium-full and fruit-forward, with peppery spice and smooth tannins rather than lots of oak weight.

What food matches best?

BBQ, pizza, pasta ragu, sausages, roast veg and cheddar-style cheeses are all perfect.

How should I serve it?

Serve at 16–18°C. If it’s warm, a quick 10–15 minutes in the fridge will keep the fruit bright and the spice fresh.

Who will love this wine?

If you like juicy, peppery Shiraz (and you want a preservative free option that still tastes like a proper red), this is an easy go-to.

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